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Posted by SteveB on June 30, 2008, 1:04 pm
> On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:36:39 -0700, crust wrote:
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>> Hello, I am trying to come up with some ideas for a lock for my entry
>> door to prevent my children from opening it. It currently has a single
>> cylinder deadbolt, but my 2yo already has figured out how to unlock it.
>> He is pretty good about not doing it but I am worried that he might
>> respond to the doorbell and make it to the door before we do. I
>> considered converting it to a double cylinder, but I am a bit concerned
>> about putting a double cylinder on an egress, though I believe it is
>> allowed in Austin,TX. The other thought is to have a 2nd interior only
>> deadbolt installed higher up on the door. The last is the little chains
>> and clasps, but I would prefer if the door will not open at all. I've
>> looked for everything I can think of, and have yielded nothing so far.
>> What does everyone else use?
>
> I think what you are looking for is to prevent the child from unlocking
> the door, not opening the door. Since your concerned about security,
> unlocking the door is bad enough. Otherwise I would suggest one of those
> latches that go on the top of the door that prevents it from opening.
>
> Best bet is to take this opportunity to teach the child. My son has Down
> Syndrome so I ended up putting a key lock on the inside. Its in violation
> of local codes, but I have other priorities than that. If there is a fire
> we have 6 first floor windows we can easily climb out of. Lots of my
> interior doors have keylocks as well if there is any danger in that room.
> Of course this makes the room more interesting. I keep the keys on top of
> the door ledges. Now he figured out how to work a key lock because I
> leave the key in my bedroom too often. Then he figured out to bang into
> the door to get the key to drop. You can't stay in front of the forever.
> Just hope that maturity comes with intelligence.
>
>
> A door chain too high for him might be good. The top of the door metal
> flap thingy might actually be good. If he realizes that unlocking the
> door wont open it he may stop unlocking it.
>
>
> I also have the door alarm. at this point though I put the knob back on
> the door and a teaching him since he is able to get it now. Doesent have
> it yet, but it wont be long.
I used to buy locks like this for pool gates. They can be had at lock shops
and are called "institutional" locks. Yes, they need special attention, and
yes, they are a pain, but yes, they do prevent someone from going outside
that doesn't belong there.
Steve
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